After Pakistan, Bangladesh goes dark
Bangladesh is once again following Pakistan as it has started experiencing severe power outages and load-shedding. The situation prompted frustrated residents to attack electricity facilities in some areas and forced state-owned discom BPBA to seek police security for grids, substations and electricity offices. The government has ordered malls to shut by 8 pm and billboards to shut by 7 pm.
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05:09 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Bangladesh is once again following Pakistan as it has started experiencing severe power outages and load-shedding. The situation prompted frustrated residents to attack electricity facilities in some areas and forced state-owned discom BPBA to seek police security for grids, substations and electricity offices. The government has ordered malls to shut by 8 pm and billboards to shut by 7 pm.
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If you can't do it, we will: SC to Centre on front-of-pack labels on packaged food
As it reprimanded the Centre's FSSAI over reluctance to implement front-of-pack warning labels on packaged food items, the Supreme Court said, "If you can't do it, we will..This is your last chance. Next time we will dictate the judgment." The court commented that FSSAI has immense pressure from corporates and was succumbing to the pressure.
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05:27 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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As it reprimanded the Centre's FSSAI over reluctance to implement front-of-pack warning labels on packaged food items, the Supreme Court said, "If you can't do it, we will..This is your last chance. Next time we will dictate the judgment." The court commented that FSSAI has immense pressure from corporates and was succumbing to the pressure.
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Pak's ISI might be linked to communal riots in Nepal's district bordering India: Reports
A Nepal intelligence report submitted to its Home Ministry has flagged the potential role of Pakistan's ISI in the recent communal violence that originated in Nepal's Sunsari district bordering Bihar, reports stated. It also reportedly flagged the presence of a Pakistan-origin cleric in Sunsari. Nepal, especially its districts bordering India, is reportedly becoming a hotbed for ISI's activities.
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05:22 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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A Nepal intelligence report submitted to its Home Ministry has flagged the potential role of Pakistan's ISI in the recent communal violence that originated in Nepal's Sunsari district bordering Bihar, reports stated. It also reportedly flagged the presence of a Pakistan-origin cleric in Sunsari. Nepal, especially its districts bordering India, is reportedly becoming a hotbed for ISI's activities.
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05:22 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Nepal loses original copy of 1816 border treaty as it claims 3 Indian territories as its own
Nepal's government has said it is unable to confirm if documents of 1816 Treaty of Sugauli that it possesses are original. The treaty, which led to Nepal surrendering substantial territory to East India Company, became a principal basis for determining Nepal's boundaries with British India and later, India. Nepal claims India's Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani as part of its territory.
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05:21 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Nepal's government has said it is unable to confirm if documents of 1816 Treaty of Sugauli that it possesses are original. The treaty, which led to Nepal surrendering substantial territory to East India Company, became a principal basis for determining Nepal's boundaries with British India and later, India. Nepal claims India's Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani as part of its territory.
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Maha CM Fadnavis calls Sukhbir Singh Badal after attack
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal to enquire about his health after he was attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded. The Shiromani Akali Dal chief told Fadnavis that he is stable. Fadnavis has ordered an investigation into the attack. The Nihang Sikh, identified as Jaspal Singh, attacked Badal using a kirpan and has been detained.
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05:43 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal to enquire about his health after he was attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded. The Shiromani Akali Dal chief told Fadnavis that he is stable. Fadnavis has ordered an investigation into the attack. The Nihang Sikh, identified as Jaspal Singh, attacked Badal using a kirpan and has been detained.
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05:43 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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US launches task force to curb 'birth tourism', revokes 600 visas
The US State Department has launched a task force to combat "birth tourism" and has already revoked over 600 visas to prevent misuse of visas. The term refers to foreigners travelling to the US to give birth so their child can obtain US citizenship under current law. The department said many people have turned this practice into a commercial business.
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05:35 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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The US State Department has launched a task force to combat "birth tourism" and has already revoked over 600 visas to prevent misuse of visas. The term refers to foreigners travelling to the US to give birth so their child can obtain US citizenship under current law. The department said many people have turned this practice into a commercial business.
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PM Modi speaks to Harsimrat Badal after attack on her husband Sukhbir Badal
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and inquired about the health of her husband, Sukhbir Singh Badal, after he was attacked by a Nihang Sikh in Maharashtra's Nanded. The attacker has been arrested. "The government of India should order a CBI inquiry into the attack," said SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia.
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05:34 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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PM Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and inquired about the health of her husband, Sukhbir Singh Badal, after he was attacked by a Nihang Sikh in Maharashtra's Nanded. The attacker has been arrested. "The government of India should order a CBI inquiry into the attack," said SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia.
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Real estate agent apologises over ₹6.3 crore Mumbai flat's 'vegetarians only' row
A ₹6.3-crore 2 BHK in Mumbai's Tardeo sparked backlash after its listing specified 'Vegetarian Only'. Following the backlash, the real estate agent who featured in the video apologised. "Whatever I said in the video about selling the flat to vegetarians was not mine but the flat owner's criteria," he said. "I did not mean to hurt any non-vegetarians," he added.
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05:59 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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A ₹6.3-crore 2 BHK in Mumbai's Tardeo sparked backlash after its listing specified 'Vegetarian Only'. Following the backlash, the real estate agent who featured in the video apologised. "Whatever I said in the video about selling the flat to vegetarians was not mine but the flat owner's criteria," he said. "I did not mean to hurt any non-vegetarians," he added.
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Fan taunts Steve Smith for halting play, shouts ‘Stop being a princess’; video goes viral
Ex-Australia captain Steve Smith was heckled by a spectator during Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday, with a video going viral. Smith halted play over a sight-screen issue after which the fan shouted, "Just hit the damn thing...Smudge...Stop being a princess. You aren't bigger than the game." Smith scored 71 in the first innings.
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05:58 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Ex-Australia captain Steve Smith was heckled by a spectator during Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday, with a video going viral. Smith halted play over a sight-screen issue after which the fan shouted, "Just hit the damn thing...Smudge...Stop being a princess. You aren't bigger than the game." Smith scored 71 in the first innings.
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China-linked hackers used autonomous AI to attack Taiwan: Report
Open-source AI agents like OpenClaw were reportedly used by hackers to launch a "near-autonomous" attack on Taiwanese government agencies. The AI agents mapped 21 government systems, cracked 85 government user accounts and extracted around 2,500 personnel records over four days in July, Israeli AI firm Dream reported. China-linked hackers are suspected of being behind the attack.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
06:11 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Open-source AI agents like OpenClaw were reportedly used by hackers to launch a "near-autonomous" attack on Taiwanese government agencies. The AI agents mapped 21 government systems, cracked 85 government user accounts and extracted around 2,500 personnel records over four days in July, Israeli AI firm Dream reported. China-linked hackers are suspected of being behind the attack.
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06:11 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Trump took Natalie Harp with him in catering truck while swapping planes: Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly took his aide Natalie Harp with him in the catering truck as he swapped planes to escape Iran's alleged assassination threat. He also reportedly took aides Dan Scavino and Walt Nauta with him. A book had earlier claimed that Harp left a note reading "You are all that matters to me" for Trump.
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06:10 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump reportedly took his aide Natalie Harp with him in the catering truck as he swapped planes to escape Iran's alleged assassination threat. He also reportedly took aides Dan Scavino and Walt Nauta with him. A book had earlier claimed that Harp left a note reading "You are all that matters to me" for Trump.
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We can drive them crazy: Rahul Gandhi on PM Modi & Amit Shah
While mentioning PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah at a Congress event, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Our job is very simple, and we can drive them crazy." He said PM Narendra Modi is not able to sleep at night. "You saw Shah, what did they used to call him? Chanakya? And Sardar Patel...Where has he disappeared?" he said.
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06:26 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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While mentioning PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah at a Congress event, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Our job is very simple, and we can drive them crazy." He said PM Narendra Modi is not able to sleep at night. "You saw Shah, what did they used to call him? Chanakya? And Sardar Patel...Where has he disappeared?" he said.
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Bengal withdraws state honour from BJP MP who insulted Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
BJP-led West Bengal government withdrew and nullified state's highest civilian honour, Banga Bibhushan, conferred upon BJP MP Nagendra Ray alias Ananta Maharaj under TMC's rule in February. This comes after Ray sparked a row by questioning Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's role in India's freedom struggle. CM Suvendu Adhikari had directed police to arrest anyone making derogatory remarks about Netaji.
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06:16 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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BJP-led West Bengal government withdrew and nullified state's highest civilian honour, Banga Bibhushan, conferred upon BJP MP Nagendra Ray alias Ananta Maharaj under TMC's rule in February. This comes after Ray sparked a row by questioning Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's role in India's freedom struggle. CM Suvendu Adhikari had directed police to arrest anyone making derogatory remarks about Netaji.
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Bangladesh turns to India for help amid outages, months after pushing against power deal
Bangladesh turned to India seeking help as it faces massive power outages. During a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi, Bangladesh Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood sought extra diesel supplies, apart from the 1.8 lakh tonnes Delhi supplies to Dhaka annually. This comes months after Bangladesh government raised objections to a power-supply agreement with India's Adani Group.
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06:41 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Bangladesh turned to India seeking help as it faces massive power outages. During a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi, Bangladesh Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood sought extra diesel supplies, apart from the 1.8 lakh tonnes Delhi supplies to Dhaka annually. This comes months after Bangladesh government raised objections to a power-supply agreement with India's Adani Group.
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'Chaiwala' before, 'bandar' now; is anyone surprised: BJP on Congress' jibe for PM Modi
BJP's Amit Malviya criticised Congress after its MPs brought toy monkeys to Parliament and raised slogans like "56-inch ka chota bandar, jaldi aao sadan ke andar." "Is anyone really surprised that Congress resorted to...'bandar' jibe at...Prime Minister?" Malviya said. "It started with 'Chaiwala' taunt...the 'Bandar' jibe will only reinforce what people think of the party [Congress]," he added.
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06:32 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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BJP's Amit Malviya criticised Congress after its MPs brought toy monkeys to Parliament and raised slogans like "56-inch ka chota bandar, jaldi aao sadan ke andar." "Is anyone really surprised that Congress resorted to...'bandar' jibe at...Prime Minister?" Malviya said. "It started with 'Chaiwala' taunt...the 'Bandar' jibe will only reinforce what people think of the party [Congress]," he added.
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YouTuber Akhil NRD's wife leaves home at midnight with bus conductor, shows CCTV footage
Malayalam YouTuber Akhil NRD's wife Megha left their home at midnight, with CCTV footage purportedly showing her carrying luggage and leaving with a bus conductor. Reports said Akhil initially approached police believing his wife was missing, before reportedly learning she left voluntarily. Some accounts claimed Megha met the man while using public transport to attend a course.
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06:57 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Malayalam YouTuber Akhil NRD's wife Megha left their home at midnight, with CCTV footage purportedly showing her carrying luggage and leaving with a bus conductor. Reports said Akhil initially approached police believing his wife was missing, before reportedly learning she left voluntarily. Some accounts claimed Megha met the man while using public transport to attend a course.
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Iran shares meme after Trump swaps plane by hiding in catering truck
Iran's embassy in Armenia shared a meme after US President Donald Trump swapped planes by hiding in a catering truck as he left Turkiye. Meanwhile, Iran's embassy in South Africa shared another meme along with the caption, "Brave American hero, or a coward hiding in a catering truck?" Trump swapped planes to escape an alleged Iranian assassination attempt.
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06:57 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Iran's embassy in Armenia shared a meme after US President Donald Trump swapped planes by hiding in a catering truck as he left Turkiye. Meanwhile, Iran's embassy in South Africa shared another meme along with the caption, "Brave American hero, or a coward hiding in a catering truck?" Trump swapped planes to escape an alleged Iranian assassination attempt.
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Anthropic may launch world's biggest IPO at $2 trillion valuation: Report
Anthropic investors expect the AI lab to seek a valuation of over $2 trillion in its upcoming IPO, the Financial Times reported. If achieved, it would become the world's largest listing, surpassing SpaceX's record. Investors expect the Claude maker to generate annualised revenue of up to $120 billion by the end of 2026, helping justify its lofty valuation.
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06:57 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Anthropic investors expect the AI lab to seek a valuation of over $2 trillion in its upcoming IPO, the Financial Times reported. If achieved, it would become the world's largest listing, surpassing SpaceX's record. Investors expect the Claude maker to generate annualised revenue of up to $120 billion by the end of 2026, helping justify its lofty valuation.
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06:57 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Person blows ship's horn to wake sleeping polar bear in Arctic, fined ₹5 lakh
A person in Norway's Arctic Svalbard archipelago was fined 50,000 kroner (around ₹5 lakh) for deliberately waking a sleeping polar bear with a ship's horn. The bear, spotted resting on land in Lomfjorden, woke and moved elsewhere after the horn sounded. Others aboard reported the incident and the individual accepted and paid the fine for violating local environmental protection law.
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07:10 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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A person in Norway's Arctic Svalbard archipelago was fined 50,000 kroner (around ₹5 lakh) for deliberately waking a sleeping polar bear with a ship's horn. The bear, spotted resting on land in Lomfjorden, woke and moved elsewhere after the horn sounded. Others aboard reported the incident and the individual accepted and paid the fine for violating local environmental protection law.
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Buy world’s first watch with real postage stamps: Jaipur Watch Company
Jaipur Watch Company has announced the creation of world's first watch to use actual postage stamp as its dial. Known for incorporating coins, stamps, and Indian heritage into its watches, the brand has gained global attention, with its watches worn by personalities including PM Modi, Ed Sheeran, and other celebrities.
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07:02 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Jaipur Watch Company has announced the creation of world's first watch to use actual postage stamp as its dial. Known for incorporating coins, stamps, and Indian heritage into its watches, the brand has gained global attention, with its watches worn by personalities including PM Modi, Ed Sheeran, and other celebrities.
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07:02 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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